used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT TO JOYCE.
the state of being absent
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading It is one of the many privileges of youth that a few hours’ sleep will change the darkest aspect of the entire universe to one of the rosiest tint.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The journey to the mountain seemed longer than usual; but, even at the time, this seemed to me only natural under the circumstances.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The journey to the mountain seemed longer than usual; but, even at the time, this seemed to me only natural under the circumstances.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading It is one of the many privileges of youth that a few hours’ sleep will change the darkest aspect of the entire universe to one of the rosiest tint.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading The journey to the mountain seemed longer than usual; but, even at the time, this seemed to me only natural under the circumstances.
darkestadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkəst/
superlative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading It is one of the many privileges of youth that a few hours’ sleep will change the darkest aspect of the entire universe to one of the rosiest tint.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading It is one of the many privileges of youth that a few hours’ sleep will change the darkest aspect of the entire universe to one of the rosiest tint.
divisible by two
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
excusesnounUS /ɪksˈkjuːsɪz/
plural of “excuse” — a defense of some offensive behavior or some failure to keep a promise etc.
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It is one of the many privileges of youth that a few hours’ sleep will change the darkest aspect of the entire universe to one of the rosiest tint.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With renewed hope I set out in the morning for Knocknacar.
framingnounUS /ˈfreɪmɪŋ/
formulation of the plans and important details
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
intense sorrow caused by loss of a loved one (especially by death)
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading With renewed hope I set out in the morning for Knocknacar.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It is one of the many privileges of youth that a few hours’ sleep will change the darkest aspect of the entire universe to one of the rosiest tint.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading With renewed hope I set out in the morning for Knocknacar.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With renewed hope I set out in the morning for Knocknacar.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is one of the many privileges of youth that a few hours’ sleep will change the darkest aspect of the entire universe to one of the rosiest tint.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is one of the many privileges of youth that a few hours’ sleep will change the darkest aspect of the entire universe to one of the rosiest tint.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The journey to the mountain seemed longer than usual; but, even at the time, this seemed to me only natural under the circumstances.
JOYCEnounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading A VISIT TO JOYCE.
Knocknacar
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With renewed hope I set out in the morning for Knocknacar.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
for more time
From this reading The journey to the mountain seemed longer than usual; but, even at the time, this seemed to me only natural under the circumstances.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It is one of the many privileges of youth that a few hours’ sleep will change the darkest aspect of the entire universe to one of the rosiest tint.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading With renewed hope I set out in the morning for Knocknacar.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading The journey to the mountain seemed longer than usual; but, even at the time, this seemed to me only natural under the circumstances.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The journey to the mountain seemed longer than usual; but, even at the time, this seemed to me only natural under the circumstances.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is one of the many privileges of youth that a few hours’ sleep will change the darkest aspect of the entire universe to one of the rosiest tint.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It is one of the many privileges of youth that a few hours’ sleep will change the darkest aspect of the entire universe to one of the rosiest tint.
and nothing more
From this reading The journey to the mountain seemed longer than usual; but, even at the time, this seemed to me only natural under the circumstances.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading With renewed hope I set out in the morning for Knocknacar.
perpetualadjectiveUS /pərˈpetʃuːəl/
continuing forever or indefinitely
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading It is one of the many privileges of youth that a few hours’ sleep will change the darkest aspect of the entire universe to one of the rosiest tint.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
renewedadjectiveUS /rɪˈnuːd/
restored to a new condition
From this reading With renewed hope I set out in the morning for Knocknacar.
rosiest
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It is one of the many privileges of youth that a few hours’ sleep will change the darkest aspect of the entire universe to one of the rosiest tint.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The journey to the mountain seemed longer than usual; but, even at the time, this seemed to me only natural under the circumstances.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading With renewed hope I set out in the morning for Knocknacar.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading It is one of the many privileges of youth that a few hours’ sleep will change the darkest aspect of the entire universe to one of the rosiest tint.
the state of being asleep
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The journey to the mountain seemed longer than usual; but, even at the time, this seemed to me only natural under the circumstances.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is one of the many privileges of youth that a few hours’ sleep will change the darkest aspect of the entire universe to one of the rosiest tint.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With renewed hope I set out in the morning for Knocknacar.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The journey to the mountain seemed longer than usual; but, even at the time, this seemed to me only natural under the circumstances.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The journey to the mountain seemed longer than usual; but, even at the time, this seemed to me only natural under the circumstances.
tintnounUS /tɪnt/
a quality of a given color that differs slightly from another color
From this reading It is one of the many privileges of youth that a few hours’ sleep will change the darkest aspect of the entire universe to one of the rosiest tint.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISIT TO JOYCE.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The journey to the mountain seemed longer than usual; but, even at the time, this seemed to me only natural under the circumstances.
universenounUS /ˈjuːnəvɜːrs/
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It is one of the many privileges of youth that a few hours’ sleep will change the darkest aspect of the entire universe to one of the rosiest tint.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The journey to the mountain seemed longer than usual; but, even at the time, this seemed to me only natural under the circumstances.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT TO JOYCE.
wakingadjectiveUS /ˈweɪ.kɪŋ/
Risen from sleep; conscious.
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since the previous evening, sleeping and waking, my mind had been framing reasons and excuses for the absence of...!—it was a perpetual grief to me that I did not even know her name.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading It is one of the many privileges of youth that a few hours’ sleep will change the darkest aspect of the entire universe to one of the rosiest tint.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With renewed hope I set out in the morning for Knocknacar.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading It is one of the many privileges of youth that a few hours’ sleep will change the darkest aspect of the entire universe to one of the rosiest tint.
